High Desert Chamber Music partners with St. Vincent de Paul for community donation drive at concert

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- High Desert Chamber Music is partnering with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to host a community donation drive during its upcoming concert on Sunday, March 29, 2026. The event will take place in Bend and aims to provide support for local individuals and families.

The drive focuses on collecting nonperishable food and essential household items for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Bend. This partnership allows audience members to contribute to local relief efforts while attending the scheduled musical performance.

Donations will be collected at a table located in the entrance of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon. Collections will take place prior to the start of the performance. A specific list of the most-needed food and household items is available on the High Desert Chamber Music social media, including:

Food items:

• Canned soup and instant ramen
• Canned fruits and vegetables
• Pasta, rice, oatmeal
• Canned proteins
• Granola bars
• Snacks (chips, crackers, fruit snacks)
• Juice/juice boxes
• Non-dairy milk
• Cereal
• Peanut butter and jelly

Non-food items:

• Tampons and pads
• Soap
• Shampoo/conditioner
• Hand warmers
• Shaving razors
• Deodorant
• Toothbrushes and toothpaste
• Diapers - 4, 5, 6, 2T, 3T
• Toilet Paper

Isabelle Senger serves as the executive director of High Desert Chamber Music. She emphasized the value of using the concert as a platform for local outreach. "We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with St. Vincent de Paul and invite our audience to make a meaningful impact," Senger said. "It's a simple way to come together—through music and generosity—to support our neighbors."

While the organization encourages all attendees to participate in the drive, donations do not replace the requirement for concert admission. Tickets are still required to attend the musical performance regardless of whether a donation is made.

Concert details and tickets are available on the High Desert Chamber Music website.